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Title: Myers v. State
Author : State of Florida In the District Court of Appeal First District
Release Date : January 29, 2004
Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 55 KB

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Appellant, Mindy Myers, appeals a final judgment approving a settlement agreement brought under the Florida False Claims Act, 1 which authorizes civil actions by individuals and the state against persons who file false claims for payment or approval with a state agency. Myers complains that the trial court's approval failed to take into proper consideration the requirements that settlements be fair, adequate and reasonable. 2 We agree and reverse and remand with directions for the lower court to reconsider the proposed settlement in accordance with the statutory criteria. Myers filed a qui tam action 3 for damages and civil penalties against appellees, R. Brent Maggio and numerous nursing homes he owns and manages, alleging fraudulent practices in violation of the False Claims Act. While the proceeding was pending, appellee, the State of Florida, intervened pursuant to section 68.083(6)(a), filing a complaint seeking damages and civil penalties arising from false claims and reports submitted to the Medicaid program for nursing home services and for care to persons in certain nursing homes.